Connor Storrie Reveals the Types of Roles He Wants to Do Next After 'Heated Rivalry'

On what projects he’ll do next:

“As an actor, I have a pretty broad range of what I appreciate, which kind of makes option paralysis more feasible. It really just comes down to the part. I’m a very visual person, so if I read something and I can see it plainly, I feel excited and comfortable right away. With Ilya, for example, the moment I read it, I could fully see that person and embody him. Going forward, I just want to be in more things. I’ve never really done a comedy, I’ve never really done a horror—I’m still very new to working. I want to stretch out, be bold, and see what sticks.”

On romance:

“My only connection to the reading world was my sister, who’s a very big reader. But it’s funny—looking back, I don’t even really register it as a romance. I think Ilya, specifically, has so much going on in his personal life that the romance feels more like a byproduct of his human experience. I’m honestly jealous of people who discover reading as their pastime. I was talking to Rachel [Reid], the author, yesterday, and she asked if I’d read the book. I was like, honestly, the only books I’ve read in the past few years are Heated Rivalry and The Long Game. So no, I wasn’t familiar with romance at all, but I definitely see the power of it. I think reading in that way is really good for your brain. And the people I’ve met through book culture are great—it’s a cool fan base. They’re incredibly enthusiastic, bright, and emotional.”